Ruffino Riserva Ducale Oro Chianti Classico Sangiovese

THE STORY Twenty years after the first release of Riserva Ducale in 1927 Ruffino produced its first Riserva Ducale Oro to commemorate an exceptional vintage year. That tradition continues today. Riserva Ducale Oro is produced only in outstanding vintages. If the grapes don’t meet the winemaker’s exacting standards the wine will not be made. This Chianti Classico Riserva seeks an even higher level of quality by starting with the finest hand-harvested Sangiovese grapes primarily from Ruffino’s Gretole estate and continuing with impeccable standards throughout all phases of winemaking. Some of the best vintages from the past 50 years include: 1949 1955 1970 1975 1983 1985 1990 1999 2001 2004 2006 and 2007. Because Riserva Ducale Oro is noted for its extraordinary cellaring many of these vintages can still be enjoyed today. TASTING NOTES Riserva Ducale Oro’s distinctive Tuscan bouquet offers notes of violet cherry and plum. This wine has a well-defined structure and a g